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I LOVE the rain!!!!!!!!

(38 Posts)
Nortsat Sat 27-Jun-20 15:54:37

Merlotgran it was lovely to hear about your nesting robin. I love to see a robin in the garden.

People say if you see a robin, the spirit of a loved one who has passed away, is near you. I don’t really believe that but always find it a comforting thought, when I do see a robin ...

lemongrove Sat 27-Jun-20 14:01:29

I felt like going out and dancing in it this morning????
Not enough though, I want much more.

tanith Sat 27-Jun-20 13:14:10

Charleygirl did you sleep in today girl? ?. I woke this morning to a downpour it lasted a good while, it was a good soaking for the garden and we’re only a couple of miles apart.

ginny Sat 27-Jun-20 12:55:57

Oh, what a shame Merlot but well done for looking on the bright side.
Hope it all goes ahead next week. Family have arranged a bbq to celebrate my birthday (10 days early) it will be lovely to have them all together.

Oldbutstilluseful Sat 27-Jun-20 12:54:42

So good to know I’m not the only one who loves rain! It’s not just the garden that needs it. It makes me feel better too.

Squiffy Sat 27-Jun-20 12:47:07

Charley I’m blowing hard to send the rainclouds your way! We’ve had enough to fill our water butts, so mustn’t be greedy! ????

merlotgran Sat 27-Jun-20 12:45:51

We've had to postpone our 'bubble' garden party with DD and DSiL today because of the weather. We'll try again next Saturday.

I was feeling really down and disappointed because we were so looking forward to seeing them having had no contact with anyone bar the postman for three and a half months!

Then I looked out the window at the veg garden and my mood changed immediately. Even the small fennel seedlings had lifted their heads and were doing a little dance.

Our tame robin was hopping in and out of the greenhouse where she is sitting on five eggs in a nest under the bench. I have to let her know when I'm about to go in and fetch something and she obligingly pops out of a broken window pane at the back while I grab my window of opportunity grin

Nice to know I won't be spending nearly an hour watering tonight as well.

Puzzler61 Sat 27-Jun-20 12:42:37

It pleases me that we get such a variety of weather in the UK.
I am fond of rain, windy days when the clouds scud across the sky, and crisp cold days too.
I realise I only require 7 consistently hot sunny days when I have a pool to dip in on my holidays. ?‍♀️

Starblaze Sat 27-Jun-20 12:39:23

Me too, all the storms have missed us though and I love a good storm

MellowYellow Sat 27-Jun-20 12:38:52

A rain lover!!! Hooray! I love it too, as I can't take hot days. I sit out on my patio swing seat under an umbrella with a raincoat on, very early in the morning, with bare legs. It's bonkers but beautiful. (Also, my allotment needs rain, so maybe that makes me a bit biased ha ha.)

Charleygirl5 Sat 27-Jun-20 12:37:35

I wish it would come in my direction, NW London- please do not be so selfish ladies!

It is very muggy and dull here but zilch else. I may even have to water my plants!

Calendargirl Sat 27-Jun-20 12:35:09

Yes, good excuse to stay inside and read!

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DiscoGran Sat 27-Jun-20 12:32:36

After so many hot and sticky days it is now raining steadily here and it's great. The garden is getting a good drink and a freshen up. The birds are having baths in the puddles on my patio. The forecast is for more warm weather next week, but I for one am loving the rain today.